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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - November 2024

The Weekly Nuclear and Radiological Security Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program and provided strictly for informational purposes only. Any opinions expressed in articles contained in this Update are not necessarily shared by PGA or any individual/s associated with PGA, nor does PGA, or any individual/s associated with PGA, vouch for the accuracy of the contents of these articles.

Country Topic Source
  China The True Aims of China’s Nuclear Buildup Foreign Affairs Magazine
  China China has key role to play in avoiding nuclear escalation, France's Macron says  reuters.com
  Cook Islands Cook Islands deepens commitment to global nuclear safety by joining IAEA Cook Islands News
  IAEA IAEA head warns Israel after reported strike on Iranian nuclear plant Yahoo News
  IAEA IAEA Delivers Ambulances to Ukrainian Nuclear Sites International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Joins UN Organizations at COP29 in Calling for Increased Collaboration to Reach Climate Goals International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran U.S. and Europeans Move to Censure Iran for Nuclear Secrecy The New York Times
  Iran Iran warns European powers IAEA censure will ‘complicate’ nuclear talks Al Jazeera
  Iran Iran offers to cap sensitive uranium stock as IAEA resolution looms reuters.com
  Japan Analysis Of Fukushima Debris Sample Could Take A Year: Operator Barrons
  Japan New Agriculture Minister Makes 1st Visit to Fukushima nippon.com
  Nordic States How Nordic nations are preparing for nuclear Armageddon: Norwegians are told to stock up on iodine, Swedes are given bomb shelter guide and Finns are reminded of 'defence obligation' amid growing risk of war with Russia Daily Mail Online
  Russian Federation Russia says new US base in Poland raises overall nuclear danger reuters.com
  Russian Federation The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely? AP News
  Russia Russia fires missiles at Ukraine after Kyiv's first use of long-range American missiles inside Russia CBS News
  Sweden Sweden, Finland warn residents to be ready for war: ‘Situation is serious’ New York Post
  Ukraine Could Zelensky really go nuclear and build a ‘dirty bomb’ if Trump ends US support of Ukraine? The Independent
  United Nations UNODC Holds Event on Nuclear Forensics Case Study during its Webinar Series on ICSANT United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  United States NNSA hosts international technical exchange to enhance aerial radiological emergency response Energy.gov
  United States US nuclear power regulator urged to address 'dirty bomb' risks to society, economy reuters.com

Country Topic Source
  Global A new nuclear arms race is beginning. It will be far more dangerous than the last one The Guardian
  Canada Why Canada could become the next nuclear energy 'superpower' BBC
  IAEA IAEA chief says German return to nuclear power is 'logical' Deutche Welle
  IAEA New IAEA and LinkedIn Practical Arrangement Brings Opportunities for Women in the Nuclear Field International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA at COP29: Nuclear Solutions for Climate Change International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA and EBRD Expand Cooperation to Nuclear Energy to Help Reach Net Zero International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Completes International Physical Protection Advisory Service Mission in Rwanda International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Fusion Energy Momentum Highlighted at Ministerial Meeting Hosted by IAEA and Italy International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Conducts Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources Technical Centre Peer Review Mission in Slovenia International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Countries Measure Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accurately, with IAEA and WMO Support International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran Exclusive: European powers pushing for resolution against Iran at IAEA, diplomats say reuters.com
  Iran UN Nuclear Chief Issues Warning During Iran Visit Newsweek
  Iran Iran tells IAEA chief it will negotiate but not under pressure reuters.com
  Jamaica Jamaica signs MoU to advance nuclear adoption World Nuclear News
  Japan Japan’s nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the first time since Fukushima disaster Associated Press News
  Japan Fukushima nuclear debris arrives at lab after secret journey Japan Times
  Morocco Morocco participates in Global Forum to Combat Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism Yabiladi.com - Morocco at your fingertips!
  Global Nuclear terror is back with a vengeance Global Policy Journal
  Russian Federation Chilling nuclear war map shows Vladimir Putin's likely targets in NATO country amid WW3 fears Irish Star
  United Kingdom Liz Truss spent final days in office ‘preparing for Putin to fire nuclear weapons’ The Independent
  United States US concerned by Russia-North Korea ties and technology exchanges reuters.com
  United States Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec at Global Forum to Prevent Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism US Embassy - Romania

Country Topic Source
  France France could turn radioactive waste into cutlery if public agrees to proposed recycling plant Euronews
  IAEA U.S. delegation at IAEA General Conference highlights a nuclear future defined by partnership and peace Energy.gov
  IAEA UN nuclear watchdog chief says he may head to Iran soon as Trump return looms reuters.com
  IAEA IAEA Launches New App to Help Assess Radiation Threat Following Alarm International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Security of Nuclear and Other Radioactive Material in Transport International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA World Fusion Energy Group Kicks Off in Rome International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Call for Papers Deadline Extended: The International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Expands Collaboration with Rosatom Technical Academy International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA’s First Cuban Collaborating Centre for Coastal and Marine Health International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Japan Robot retrieves radioactive fuel sample from Fukushima nuclear reactor site The Guardian
  North Korea North Korea Could Test 'Surprise Nuclear Strike' Warhead in Signal to Trump Newsweek
  Seychelles Seychelles sets up new chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear team Seychelles News Agency
  Global Strengthening nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness, response and recovery Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)
  Ukraine Ukraine’s nuclear security situation ‘highly challenging’, warns UN atomic watchdog UN News
  United Nations United Nations to study impact of nuclear war for first time since 1989 amid 'elevated risk' ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
  Ukraine How the War in Ukraine Could Go Nuclear—by Accident Foreign Affairs Magazine
  Ukraine Shock discovery about radioactive frogs at Chernobyl Australian News Headlines | World News Now
  United Kingdom UK says it voted against UN nuclear war panel because consequences already known The Guardian
  Global World War 3 nuclear conflict' could be triggered by 'three events' warns AI Irish Star - The Voice of Irish America